USB-C felt like it forgot the entire design intention of previous cable standards: That connectors had a direct relationship to functionality. When you build a

USB-C felt like it forgot the entire design intention of previous cable standards: That connectors had a direct relationship to functionality. When you build a PC, generally parts and cables only fit in places that they will function. When plugging devices into a computer, historically if you plug them in where they fit, it works. USB-C's decision to buck this behavior made it more confusing for users, not less.